Materials Research and Education Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, Alabama 36849, United States.
Anal Chem. 2011 May 1;83(9):3358-64. doi: 10.1021/ac103217p. Epub 2011 Apr 13.
We present a new methodology for generating a stepwise concentration gradient in a series of microdroplets by using monolithic micro valves that act as "faucets" in micrometer-scale. A distinct concentration gradient of a substrate was generated for the determination of the kinetic parameters of two different enzymes using only 10 picoliter-scale droplets. With a single experiment on a chip, we obtained K(M) and k(cat) values of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9), and compared the catalytic competence of the two enzymes. The present system and method are highly suitable for applications where the reagents or samples are limited and precious.
我们提出了一种新的方法,通过使用整体式微阀在一系列微滴中产生逐步浓度梯度,微阀在微米尺度上充当“水龙头”。通过仅使用 10 皮升规模的液滴,为两种不同酶的动力学参数的测定生成了明显的浓度梯度。通过在芯片上进行单个实验,我们获得了基质金属蛋白酶 2 (MMP-2)和基质金属蛋白酶 9 (MMP-9)的 K(M)和 k(cat)值,并比较了两种酶的催化能力。本系统和方法非常适用于试剂或样品有限且珍贵的应用。